Cleaning Operative (Part-time and zero-hours basis) in Nottingham

MTS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,275 - 24,603; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Pension plan

Immediate start

Job summary

MTS in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Cleaning Operative for a part-time, casual role. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in work areas, restocking supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning, good organisation skills, and customer service abilities. Competitive pay of £15.20 per hour plus benefits. This position offers flexible working hours and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties.
• Good organisation and housekeeping skills.
• Good knowledge of cleaning solutions and their uses.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Good physical fitness for doing this job.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping in assigned work areas.
• Restock cleaning supplies and toiletries.
• Maintain cleaning products and order new supplies when necessary.
• Dispose of any waste and empty bins regularly.
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks.
• Conduct disinfection and deep cleaning.
• Maintain compliance with COSHH standards.
• Interact professionally with test takers, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Experience in cleaning duties

Good organisation and housekeeping skills

Good knowledge of cleaning solutions and their uses

Working knowledge of health and safety standards

Good physical fitness

Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Willingness to adapt to varying working hours

Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Job description

Join Our Team as a Cleaning Operative in Nottingham! Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd ("MTS") is a global exam service provider for a variety of exam boards which also has an online exam preparation school.

We’re looking for one experienced Cleaning Operative to join our Nottingham team on a part‑time, casual zero‑hours basis. If you’re someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe spaces and has a keen eye for high‑quality cleaning standards, this role might be your perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure proper dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping in assigned work areas such as offices, desks, equipment, kitchen area, pantry and toilets.
• Restock cleaning supplies and toiletries (hand wash, toilet paper, paper towels).
• Maintain cleaning products and order new supplies when necessary.
• Dispose of any waste and empty bins regularly.
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks such as replacing displaced toilet seats, unclogging toilets and sinks.
• Conduct disinfection and deep cleaning as per timely schedule.
• Maintain and comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) standards.
• Fully comply with MTS’s GDPR and data protection policies, safeguarding policies, and any other required agreements.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, friendly, and approachable manner when interacting with test takers, staff, and visitors.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in cleaning duties.
• Good organisation and housekeeping skills.
• Good knowledge of cleaning solutions and their uses.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Good physical fitness for doing this job.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willingness to adapt to varying working hours.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £15.20 per hour, including holiday pay.
• Flexible hours: Part‑time schedule on weekdays and weekends with 2 hours of cleaning after 18:00. Flexibility is required to cover different days and adjust start/finish times when needed.
• Pension plan: Enrolment in the NEST pension scheme.
• Immediate start: We’re eager to have you on board immediately!
• Location: This is a site‑based role at our Nottingham venue.

Recruitment Process

• Reference checks: The selection process includes two employment reference checks conducted by our hiring team (not applicable for existing employees).
• Enhanced DBS check: A successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, facilitated by MTS prior to recruitment, is mandatory (not applicable for existing employees if already conducted by MTS).
• Interview shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful this time.

Recruitment Timeline

We aim to hold interviews in the week commencing 8 May 2026, so early applications are encouraged. Please note that timelines are indicative and may be subject to change depending on application volume.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud to have been recognised as the SME Employer of the Year 2025 – Silver Award. Joining MTS means becoming part of a dynamic team that values innovation, integrity and growth.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your up‑to‑date CV through the platform where you discovered this job advertisement.

Application Deadline: 29 April 2026 (Please note, if we receive a substantial number of qualified applications, we may conclude the application process prior to the advertised closing date)